Rivian is facing harsh criticism after an unhappy R1T owner spray-painted phrases including “DON’T BUY JUNK” and “RIVIAN IS JUNK” across his truck before parking it directly opposite the company’s Denver showroom. The protest gained attention online through Reddit posts and a website, titled rivianisjunk.com, documenting the owner’s experience. The ownership dispute turned into a public spectacle for the EV startup, just days before the Rivian R2’s arrival.Years Of Frustration
Jake Burns
The owner, known online as Jake Burns and philociraptor, says the display was the result of years of frustration. In Reddit comments discussing the spray-painted truck, Burns claimed Rivian recently attempted to charge him around $1,000 to replace the R1T Quad …
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Author: Marnus Moolman
